LANGUAGES
Languages - Pennsylvania Dutch, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Sign Language
Learn a new language in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, learn to communicate by using simple grammatical structures and useful phrases related to travel, business and more. A dash of culture and current events will be included!
- Course 1: For beginners only, for students who have no experience with the foreign language.
- Course 2: For students who have completed Course I, or who have a basic knowledge of the foreign language.
- Course 3 and beyond: Sequel courses will continue to be offered as long as there is sufficient interest.
Pennsylvania Dutch Level 1 RLANG 8102 C50
1/22 - 2/29 8:30pm - 10:00pm
You will learn the fundamentals of Pennsylvania Dutch language. This will include skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, viewing and presenting. Instructor: Robert Lusch
Zoom option available for out of area students.
Book information to come.
Pennsylvania Dutch Level 2 RLANG 8103 C50 & C51
1/22 - 2/29 C50/6:30pm - 8:00pm C51/6 Mon & 6 Thu,
3/4 - 4/22
(no class 3/18, 3/21 & 4/15) C51/8:30pm - 10:00pm
You will learn the fundamentals of Pennsylvania Dutch language. This will include skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, viewing and presenting. Instructor: Robert Lusch
Zoom option available for out of area students.
Book information to come.
Prerequisite: Pennsylvania Dutch Level 1.
Pennsylvania Dutch Level 3 RLANG 8104 C50
3/4 - 4/22
(no class 3/18, 3/21 & 4/15) 6:30pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the fundamentals of Pennsylvania Dutch language. This will include skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, viewing and presenting. Instructor: Robert Lusch
Zoom option available for out of area students.
Book information to come.
Prerequisite: Pennsylvania Dutch Level 2.
SPANISH 1 RLANG 0405 C01
1/9 - 2/20 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Plus approx. $30 book fee; same book for all levels.
SPANISH 2 RLANG 0406 C01
2/22 - 4/4 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Plus approx. $30 book fee; same book for all levels.
SPANISH 3 RLANG 0407 C02
4/9 - 5/21 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Plus approx. $30 book fee; same book for all levels.
SPANISH 4 RLANG 0408 C01
2/22 - 4/9
(no class 3/21) 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Plus approx. $30 book fee; same book for all levels.
SPANISH 8 RLANG 0427 C01
1/9 - 2/20 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Spanish 8 is a continuation of Spanish 7.
Course prerequisite is Spanish 7.
Advanced Spanish Conversation, Reading & Grammar RLANG 0419 C01
3/19 - 5/21 6:30pm - 8:30pm
This class is for the moderate Spanish speaker to improve skills in reading, listening, and speaking with an emphasis on pronunciation. Instructor: Maria Perez, M.Ed.
Mandarin Chinese 1 RLANG 0568 C01
1/22 - 2/26 6:30pm - 9:00pm
This course is designed for students who have little or no Chinese language knowledge. The emphasis of this course is on listening and speaking Chinese. Additionally, the course will integrate Chinese culture into language learning and enhance the practices of Chinese language. Greg Tang, M.S.
Plus $25 book fee; $32 CD optional; same book for all levels.
Mandarin Chinese 2 RLANG 0569 C01
3/25 - 4/29 6:30pm - 9:00pm
This course is designed for students who have taken Level 1 or have some Chinese language knowledge. The emphasis of this course is on listening and speaking Chinese. Additionally, the course will integrate Chinese culture into language learning and enhance the practices of Chinese language. Greg Tang, M.S.
Plus $25 book fee; $32 CD optional; same book for all levels.
American Sign Language 1 RCEGN 8877 C01
6/6 - 8/15
No class 7/4 6:30pm - 8:30pm
This class is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), one of the primary languages used by the Deaf community in the United States. This class is intended for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of ASL, and will be taught by a Deaf individual. You will be introduced to ASL grammar, Deaf culture, and the history of Deaf culture and ASL.
*This course is Act 48 Approved
Deaf-Hearing Communication Center (DHCC)
Must purchase book. Approx. cost $85
Title: ASL at Work
ISBN: 978-1-58121-081-1
Direct link to website for textbook: https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/asl-at-work-student-text-book-and-dvd
Students need a laptop or desktop computer to join the virtual classes. Tablets and cell phones are not recommended.
American Sign Language 2 RCEGN 8881 C01
6/3 - 8/5 6:30pm - 8:30pm
This is the second level of American Sign Language (ASL) classes. This class is intended for beginners with some prior knowledge of ASL – specifically, students who have already taken and passed ASL I or who have been evaluated into this level (in case of students who already have prior knowledge but didn’t take classes with us). In this class, you will continue to learn ASL vocabulary, ASL grammar, Deaf culture, and the history of Deaf culture and ASL. This class is taught by a Deaf individual.
*This course is Act 48 Approved
Deaf-Hearing Communication Center (DHCC)
Students need a laptop or desktop computer to join the virtual classes. Tablets and cell phones are not recommended.
American Sign Language 3 RCEGN 8890 C01
6/5 - 8/15
No class 6/19 6:30pm - 8:30pm
This is the third level of American Sign Language (ASL) classes. This class is intended for beginners with prior knowledge of ASL – specifically, students who have already taken and passed both ASL 1 AND ASL 2 or who have been evaluated into this level (in case of students who already have prior knowledge but didn’t take classes with us). In this class, you will continue to learn ASL vocabulary, ASL grammar, Deaf culture, and the history of Deaf culture and ASL. This class will be taught by a Deaf individual.
*This course is Act 48 Approved
Deaf-Hearing Communication Center (DHCC)
Students need a laptop or desktop computer to join the virtual classes. Tablets and cell phones are not recommended.